Hey everyone,

We have some big updates on everything in the ecosystem.

JRNY EARN

Season 1 of JRNY EARN has officially wrapped, and quests are now closed. We’ll be taking some time to rethink and refine the platform before launching Season 2. All points from Season 1 are fully recorded and will count toward your $JRNY token claim at TGE.

Planet XOLO

After thorough consideration, we have decided to migrate the Planet XOLO collections to ApeChain. We explored all options and even looked into creating our own blockchain (maybe in the future), and see that moving to ApeChain is the best option that aligns with our vision and goals for the project.

We will be cloning the collections and airdropping them on ApeChain, along with a small amount of $APE to cover your first few transactions. We will be posting details on the migration next week.

We are collaborating with ApeChain and projects on ApeChain for the relaunch, have XOLO avatars coming, releasing the first comic book, and more.

Otherside and ApeChain will be the new home for Villagers and we're really looking forward to doing community events, games, and activations.

FUKU

The first FUKU avatar is in development alongside Otherside wearables and the new FUKU pixel collection. These will be rolling out over the next couple of months.

JRNYERS

We're working on avatars and wearables for the JRNYERS collection, working on introducing buyback and burns, and JRNYERS will get the largest claim of $JRNY at the TGE.

JRNYERS will always be our top priority and the main NFT in the ecosystem.

☄️ Stardust Store

The Stardust store relaunch will be coming shortly after the relaunch of Planet XOLO.

We’re excited to deliver a much improved experience for all members, including monthly raffles and a fully on-chain store. Every raffle ticket and every item will be its own NFT, and the entire store will be hosted on ApeChain.

➡️ Crypto Products

With a big focus on crypto products, we're able to give the $JRNY token more utility that other NFT projects cant. It's important to us to launch a token with actual use and not just something to give the community.

Archer - Limit orders and DCA features are now live! We're working on introducing EVM chains next like Base and Binance Smart Chain. We believe Base is going to be huge in the upcoming months.

Trade Hero - Regular content is being posted for those that want to stay on top of the markets. We're also working on adding more analytics and tools to the platform.

We have another crypto platform in the pipeline, but we aren't certain when this will launch due to market conditions.

$JRNY

The $JRNY token will connect everything across the ecosystem. More details on utility and rollout will be shared in the coming weeks.

Development Services

We’re now offering development and advisory services to other projects, though we’re being selective about who we take on. We recently completed development for an upcoming Cardano NFT collection that will be announced soon (JRNYERS on Cardano get free mint).

If you're interested in development or advising, please open a ticket in #channel with as much detail as possible. We will be prioritizing JRNY CLUB members and projects that benefit our members.

@Earthlings @JRNYERS @Villagers @FUKU

Hey fam 

We are really excited to announce our nominees for Nexy awards following the first season of the Nexus Content Creator Academy. 

We ended up developing four categories for awards including:

1. Most informative (or educational)
2. Best community spirit
3. Most creative
4. Wildcard


Please help us decide the winners by voting with an emoji on your favorite entry. Voting will close tomorrow (November 6) at 10 am Pacific time. We will announce the winners and award NEXY NFTs tomorrow afternoon Pacific time. 

Thank you to everyone who submitted work to the Content Creator Academy. We had over 100 submissions, so choosing these nominees was not easy.

While the first season of the Nexus Content Creator Academy is now closed, we will run other seasons in the future where we’ll feature new prompts and new styles.

The Portal to Bitcoin Explorer is here.

A staggered introduction is rolling out, but you can already start exploring the foundations of the Notary Chain that powers Bitcoin’s new financial layer.

Read more : https://x.com/PortaltoBitcoin/status/1984261781955695001

Check the explorer: https://explorer.portaltobitcoin.zone/

P.s. PTB staking is also live 😉

The Portal to Bitcoin Explorer is here. 👀

A staggered introduction is rolling out but you can already start exploring the foundations of the Notary Chain that powers Bitcoin’s new financial layer.

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Portal to Bitcoin blockchain explorer - View Portal to Bitcoin stat...

Hey everyone,

We’ve been taking a close look at everything we’ve built over the past few years — what’s working, what’s not, and what truly brings value to our members. As part of that, we’re restructuring how Aiur Labs and JRNY CLUB operates to sharpen our focus and direct our energy where it matters most.

Effective immediately, we’ll be shutting down projects that no longer align with our long-term vision or aren’t delivering the value or revenue we expect. This includes:
- JRNY Gallery
- JRNY TV YouTube Channel
- Support for Aiur.pro NFT tools (until our new crypto tools are complete)

Going forward, our primary focus will be on:
- Creating metaverse avatars and experiences
- Launching the JRNY Token
- Rolling out the Stardust Store
- Continuing improvements to Archer and Trade Hero
- Scaling BlockNews and the JRNY Crypto YouTube channel

Over the past couple of years, it’s become clear that the NFT space hasn’t evolved the way many of us hoped it would. Market conditions, shifting trends, and declining engagement have made it harder to sustain certain projects. Despite all our efforts, it’s been a constant challenge to keep some areas of the ecosystem thriving.

These changes aren’t easy, but they’re necessary. By scaling back, we’re freeing up resources to double down on the products and experiences that have the best chance at success and long-term impact for our community.

On a more personal note, there’s something I haven’t shared publicly until now. At the end of last year, following the ApeCoin event at JRNY Gallery, I was kidnapped and robbed by a group of individuals. It was a deeply traumatic experience that forced me to step back from several projects and take time to reassess how to move forward safely and sustainably. I wasn’t able to share this sooner due to the advice of authorities during the ongoing investigation.

I'm incredibly grateful for everyone who’s been part of this journey. JRNY CLUB has always been about evolving, and this next chapter is all about building smarter, stronger, and more focused than ever.

Tony

@Earthlings

⚡ Linera Buildathon: Build Real-Time Apps

Linera’s low-latency microchains make it possible to build markets that react instantly — updating, clearing, and resolving in real time. This buildathon challenges builders to invent new kinds of onchain apps where speed, interactivity, and information flow define the game.

What to build?

🧮 Prediction Markets: Build fast, simple markets that trade on live events.
🎮 Games: Create on-chain games that react in real time.
🧰 Market Infrastructure: Develop oracles and tools for creating and analyzing real-time markets.

Rewards:

💰 50,000 USDC Prize Pool
🤝 Direct mentorship from Linera core team
🏅 @Builder Discord role + limited‑edition POAP each wave
✨ Share of 500,000 Discord XP split among the Builders
📣 Chance to be featured across Linera socials & dev workshops

linera.io/buildathon

NEW DASHBOARD FEATURE

Hide your JRNYER PFP and show the JRNY Pass and vice versa.

How to:
- Login to the member dashboard at https://dashboard.jrny.club/
- Go to the "HIDE TOKEN" page
- Click "HIDE" on the JRNYER you want to change to a Pass
- Allow a few moments for it to update and refresh the page
- If it's not updating on Magic Eden, open the NFT and click the refresh button

Note: The NFT metadata will remain on the NFT and the image is stored if you wish to switch back. Changing to the pass does not allow you to burn the pass for a new JRNYER. It costs 1000 Stardust each time you switch from PFP to Pass and vice versa.

@Earthlings

From bridges to true trustlessness: Portal to Bitcoin brings atomic swaps to DeFi.
AMA recap with Portal to Bitcoin & CoinTelegraph

https://cointelegraph.com/news/from-bridges-to-true-trustlessness-portal-to-bitcoin-brings-atomic-swaps-to-defi-ama-recap-with-portal-to-bitcoin

From bridges to true trustlessness: Portal to Bitcoin brings atomic...

Bridges and custodians have long exposed Bitcoin traders to hacks and lost funds. Portal to Bitcoin is betting on atomic swaps as a safer path for cross-chain exchange.

The wait is over
⏰ Today, 15:00 UTC

BitScaler → Bitcoin’s breakthrough.
Unlocking Bitcoin’s full DeFi potential and more!

Hear it first-hand from
@casey.bowman (Lead Engineer) & @manojdv (CTO).

Don’t miss this Space 👇

https://x.com/i/spaces/1vAxRQlrZwZJl/peek

Scheduled: Portal to Bitcoin unveils BitScaler a new chapter for Bi...

Portal’s Space · Where live audio conversations happen

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Curious how Portal pushes Bitcoin to do more ? 👀

This isn’t a sidechain LARPing as an L2. It’s not a rollup, or a ZK.

Unveiling BitScaler! A Major breakthrough extending Bitcoin into a Hyper scalable, non-custodial layer for Global finance!

Read the full article: https://x.com/PortaltoBitcoin/status/1966499260431581573

BitScaler Unveiled

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CRYPTO 101 VIDEO COURSE IS LIVE

The Crypto 101 course is now live! This course contains 22 videos and guides that you can find on the Trade Hero website.

While this course is for beginners, you may still find some value in some of the courses. We highly recommend sending this to anyone new in the space or anyone interested in getting involved. The course is completely free, you just need to sign up for a free Trade Hero account to access the full course.

➡️ ** Get it here: https://tradehero.io/crypto101 **

$100,000 up for grabs!

We’re kicking off our TGE with a massive $PTB Trading Competition in partnership with League of Traders!

Track token adoption and climb the Trader Map leaderboard — the more you trade, the higher you rank, and the bigger your rewards.

How it works:
1. Connect your exchange to League of Traders.
2. Start trading $PTB.
3. Generate volume → climb the Trader Map → earn prizes!

Don’t forget to link your League of Traders account with our Community Hub and check out the Top 100 Leaderboard.

Learn more here:
Community Hub https://hub.portaltobitcoin.com/pages/about-leaderboard
League of Traders Trader Map http://leagueoftraders.io/tradermap?symbol=ptb

Portal Hub

Dear

Currently, there is some anxiety and mixed feelings on the server. The claim portal is not showing correct data for some of our community members; we will have to wait a bit for everyone to check their allocations. We are sorry for this.

As we approach our exchange listing and Token Generation Event (TGE), I want to reach out to the community with this open letter to share our vision regarding the important matter of the airdrop.

First, what is an airdrop? An airdrop involves distributing free tokens that a project gives out voluntarily. We are not obligated to provide them; it is a gesture of goodwill. Web3 projects are not cash cows; they are businesses striving to grow and enter global markets. Of course, without the community, achieving success is almost impossible, so we must always find the right way to create incentives.

However, pleasing every single community member is impossible. If we reward a small group of users with large allocations, the majority of the community may feel dissatisfied. Conversely, if we reward many users with smaller allocations, our most loyal and long-term supporters might feel undervalued because their rewards seem too small. Therefore, we must strive to find a balance that satisfies as many interests as possible while protecting both the project and the community.

And now there is another challenge: today, automated systems for mass account creation and farming are incredibly advanced. Bots can mimic human behavior, scripts can automate entire campaigns, and entire farms have been built to exploit community rewards. Given this situation, identifying and rewarding real people - those who are active, supportive, and genuinely engaged - becomes extremely complex. Building a loyal community in such an environment requires consistent vigilance, human oversight, and difficult decisions.

Over the past nine months, with the help of our moderators and senior community members, we have closely monitored participation. When we took the snapshot of the final data, it turned out that more than 60% of entries were marked as bots or farmers. We excluded them from the final list in order to include as many genuine supporters as possible.

We cannot make this sensitive data public, as it would harm both the project and those receiving rewards. We regret if some genuine supporters were left out - tracking every individual across such a vast user base is extremely challenging. Nevertheless, we believe the decisions we made were the right ones, and the allocations are final and cannot be changed.

We understand that some may choose to leave, and bots and farmers will move on for other projects. However, for those genuine community members who remain loyal, we are preparing Community rewards Season II, which will feature more engaging opportunities and new rewards.

The TGE marks the beginning of Portal’s journey, and from here, everything starts anew.

Finally, I want to remind everyone that Web3 is not solely about chasing rewards or jumping from project to project. It is about believing in products that can genuinely change the world and having trust in the people behind them. It also means supporting a project in both its successes and struggles.

Our community is one of our most valued resources. We will always cherish it, listen to it, and strive to reward it. I am deeply grateful for your support and look forward to seeing you on our server as we continue to build Portal together.